(From the Indiana Horse Racing Commission) Due to the COVID-19 government requirements, the State of Indiana has been encouraging state agencies to put alternate work schedules in place to fulfill social distancing recommendations from the CDC. The casinos and racetracks have been closed since March 16th. To further aid in the safety and health of […]
Pre-meet IHRC licensing hours set
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) will provide several sessions of pre-meet licensing hours at the facility at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Located in the Racing Administration building just outside of the main stable gate, the IHRC office begins pre-meet hours Tuesday, March 10. The IHRC will be open 10AM – 2PM daily beginning Tuesday, March […]
IHRC providing online licensing
To create a more convenient and time saving option, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) developed an online licensing system several years ago. The online process is much quicker and will allow horsemen to already be licensed before the barn area opens at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Saturday, March 7, which is the day horsemen may […]
2020 ISA Membership Packets coming soon
The 2020 membership packets for the Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) will be available soon. The packets, which include all information about 2020 membership, insurance, and other benefits will be included in the mailing which is set to arrive in homes in mid-February. The packets will be mailed to all current ISA Members. Those wishing to […]
Deadlines approaching for racing
The end of a year also means preparations are underway for the future. With the conclusion of 2019 comes numerous deadlines for registrations and nominations, both at the state and national level. In the state of Indiana, all foals born in Indiana must be registered within 30 days of the foaling date to avoid late […]
Renewal application for ISA approved by IHRC
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) held its regular meeting Dec. 3, 2019 at the Indiana State Library in downtown Indianapolis. Several items were on the agenda, including the hearing on the 2020 renewal of the Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) as a registered horsemen’s association. Joe Putnam, ISA President, spoke on behalf of the organization […]
Reappointments made for Standardbred Advisory Board
According to a press release from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC), Governor Eric Holcomb has completed appointments for all three breeds in racing for Indiana. A total of five individuals have been reappointed to the Indiana Standardbred Advisory Board, including the chairman of the board Dwayne Rhule. Other re-appointees to the board include Pam […]
Indiana Standardbred meeting set
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has announced a meeting set for Friday, Sept. 6 2019 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The Indiana Standardbred Breed Development Advisory Committee and the Indiana Standardbred Advisory Board will hold a joint meeting prior to the evening racing card. The meeting is set for 4 p.m. and will be held in […]
Pitman named executive director at IHRC
Deena Pitman, longtime member of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC), has been named the new Executive Director. Pitman moves into the position for the departing Mike Smith, who is retiring. Pitman joined the IHRC in 1993 as the first licensing supervisor. She was instrumental in developing the current licensing system for Thoroughbred, Standardbred and […]
ISBD opens racing display at Indiana State Fair
The Indiana Standardbred Breed Development (ISBD) and the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) is once again hosting barn tours in one of the speed barns at the Indiana State Fair. The display opened Friday, Aug. 2 along with the 17-day Indiana State Fair, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 18. Returning to the ISBD Standardbred display […]